Scania Singapore has delivered their first Euro 6 truck to long-time customer Hong Fa Logistics & Engineering, ushering in a new era to its commitment of providing businesses in Singapore with the widest range of sustainable transport solutions. Hong Fa Logistics & Engineering is a local family-run business in the construction trade specialising in knuckle boom cranes that are responsible for the installation of some of the iconic facades along Orchard Road and the Central Business District.

Cleaner Emissions
With a strong history in sustainability and care for the environment, Scania became the first manufacturer in Europe to put trucks with Euro 6 engines on the road in March 2011, enabling foresighted businesses to invest in the cleanest emission technology available. This market-leading practice continues today with the inaugural Euro 6 delivery in Singapore, well ahead of the January 1, 2018 date mandated by The National Environment Agency (NEA). Singapore’s leading public organisation responsible for improving and sustaining a clean and green environment announced the new standards at the end of 2014 for which only Euro 6 commercial vehicles can be registered.

This technology truly delivers on the latest and greenest future-proof transport solutions, enabling businesses to get true value from their investment. Building on the latest engine platform, the new Euro 6 truck promises uncompromised performance, highest torque-to-power ratio in the industry, maximum driveability with low-rev cruising options and operating economy through lower fuel consumption.

Real Benefits
In redefining the acceptable limits for exhaust emission with the Euro 6 standards, nitrogen oxide levels are reduced by 80% and particulate levels reduced by 50% compared to its predecessor, Euro 5, presenting real environmental benefits to the people of Singapore.

“This first Scania Euro 6 delivery is an important environmental milestone for Singapore, our customers and Scania,” said Mark Cameron, Regional Director of South Malaysia and Singapore, Country Manager of Scania Singapore. “We are, first and foremost, a solutions provider, building sustainable transport solutions that are commercially viable with minimal impact to the environment. We are enthusiastic and pleased to partner with our customers to tailor-make a package of products and services that help protect the environment while driving down operating costs, maximise productivity and keeping drivers safe and comfortable.”

Defining the Future
Ong Wei Yang, Managing Director of Hong Fa Logistics & Engineering added: “We are extremely forward looking at Hong Fa, recognising the need to protect the environment. We want to build and provide cranes that define the future of the construction industry in Singapore. Our tailor-made knuckle boom cranes needed a 4-axle truck which only Scania is able to provide with their unique and customer-focused support. Their reliability is second-to-none and their 24-hour back-up promise, with excellent aftersales service, means we know we can count on them as partners, both now and in the future.”

Hong Fa Logistics & Engineering are receiving their first Scania G490 CB 8x4 MHZ (Euro 6) truck and look forward to many more partnership opportunities with Scania.